New Releases

New Releases March 2003 Street Dates: 3–4–2003 3–18–2003 A Division Of Allegro Corporation Gary Numan Sparks Songs: Ohia Dead Moon – Music Maniac Snuff Sinai Beach The Intima The Decemberists Woven Hand Norman Damien Jurado Poor Rich Ones Drugstore Zeke Inside pg pg pg pg pg pg pg pg pg pg pg pg pg pg 2 3 5 6-7 8 9 11 13 14 17 18 20 21 29 Gary Numan Hybrid 2XCD: AFL 4 (2F) File Under: Alternative Rock Track Listing DISC ONE: Hybrid • Dark • Crazier • Bleed • Torn • Down In The Park • Everyday I Die • Absolution • Cars DISC TWO: Ancients • Dominion Day • A Prayer For The Unborn • Me! I Disconnect From You • Listen To My Voice • Rip • This Wreckage • Are Friends Electric? • M.E. • Down In The Park Overview One of the founding fathers of synth–pop, Gary Numan’s influence extends far beyond his lone American hit “Cars,” which still stands as one of the defining new wave singles. That seminal track helped usher in the synth–pop era on both sides of the Atlantic, especially in his native UK where he was a genuine pop star and consistent hitmaker during the early ‘80s. Even after new wave had petered out, Numan’s impact continued; his dark, paranoid vision, theatrically icy alien persona and clinical, robotic sound were echoed strongly in the work of many goth–rock and industrial artists to come. For his part, Numan just kept on recording; by the late ‘90s, he’d become a hip name to drop, prominent alt–rock bands covered his hits in concert and a goth–flavored brand of industrial dance looked to him as its mentor. Nowadays, Gary Numan’s influence is perhaps as far–reaching as that of the performers who initially inspired his own work. From Detroit techno pioneer Juan Atkins to Marilyn Manson, Beck, The Smashing Pumpkins, Prodigy and Trent Reznor, numerous contemporary artists have acknowledged Numan’s role in their musical evolution. Over the last few years, his songs have been sampled and/or covered by Marilyn Manson, Armand Van Helden, Damon Albarn, The Foo Fighters, Hole, Moloko, Beck, The Magnetic Fields, DJ Hell, Trevor Jackson (Playgroup) and Sugababes. Hybrid is the only “best of” collection that covers Numan’s entire career and has the advantage of being recorded by a group of the best producers around! Featuring tracks revised and revamped by Gary Numan in collaboration with Andy Gray, Curve, Flood and Alan Muldaur (amongst others), Hybrid is a vivid rejuvenation of Numan’s oeuvre. Press Quotes “Although it happened almost by stealth, Gary Numan’s transformation from electro–clown into respected, still–relevant pioneer is startling. It’s Numan’s overall sound that counts and, for the most part, that sound is edgy and genuinely exciting.. – The Guardian “Gary Numan…was dope. When we heard “Are Friends Electric,” it was like aliens had landed in the Bronx. More than Kraftwerk, Numan was an inspiration. Without him, there would be no electro.” – Afrika Bambaataa “Gary Numan’s richest, most powerful work in years…across a range of tempos, the relentlessly dark assault of the music is perfectly complemented by a bleak lyrical vision. This derives from varied combinations of grinding guitars, pounding beats, metallic noise, throbbing bass and uncharacteristically forceful vocals, all of which tend to explode into the choruses.” – PopMatters.com Selling Points • The only complete Gary Numan “best of” available • Features new versions of some of Numan’s most popular songs • “Cars” is currently being used in a Nissan television campaign • The first Numan remix album produced in conjunction with the artist • UK import available for the first time at a domestic price! • Key Markets: New York, Chicago, Washington DC, Atlanta, Minneapolis, St Paul, Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Austin and all major U.S. markets am Release Date: March 4th, 2003 Sparks Lil’ Beethoven CD: AFL 1 (Q) File Under: Alternative Rock Track Listing The Rhythm Thief • How Do I Get To Carnegie Hall • What Are All These Bands So Angry About? • I Married Myself • Ride ‘Em Cowboy • My Baby’s Taking Me Home • Your Call Is Very Important To Us Please Hold • Ugly Guys With Beautiful Girls • SubUrban Homeboy Overview With their career careening into its third decade, Sparks have truly earned their place in the pantheon of international pop acts as a pair of extraordinary, idiosyncratic innovators who consistently refuse to bow before commercial convention. Once called Halfnelson, the band’s quirky, tongue–in–cheek art–pop failed to find an audience until their manager successfully convinced them to change their name; after becoming Sparks, they nearly reached the Hot 100 with the single “Wonder Girl.” Sparks have been acknowledged for their influence on such diverse acts as Morrissey, Bjork, Cheap Trick, Erasure, The Ramones, Siouxsie & The Banshees, Depeche Mode and Dead Kennedys; worked with luminaries Muff Winwood, Mick Ronson and William Orbit; predicted the futures of synth–pop & electronica; and were among the first artists to assert their autonomy by self–producing their albums and embracing new digital technologies. Now, the 2002 release of Lil’ Beethoven marks the band’s 19th sonic offering, a stunning & genre–defying nine–track opus that will, again, raise the bar between musical commerce and art. Press Quotes “Lil' Beethoven, Sparks’ 19th album...sounds, quite frankly, like nothing else at all. The brothers have written pop songs about banal things – being put on hold, why ugly guys get beautiful girls – and turned them into Wagnerian, hysterical epics that elevate their subjects into something way beyond their actual importance. Strings and choruses take the place of guitars, drums and all the other elements that usually give rock music its power.” – The Guardian “Like Gilbert & Sullivan on Quaaludes!” – Muzik “Unfortunately, Sparks never enjoyed more than a small, though devoted, cult following. But it certainly wasn’t for a lack of effective hooks and clever, insanely funny lyrics. Often willing to experiment, the group embraces everything from hard rock to Euro–disco…this is an impressive picture of a wrongly neglected band.” – All Music Guide Selling Points • Sparks has a huge cult following; their recent London show sold out almost instantly • Features all–new original material that keeps with the band’s oft–corrupted art of musical overkill • UK import available for the first time at a domestic price! • Key Markets: Beverly Hills (Hometown). Also: Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, Portland, Austin, Atlanta, New York, Chicago, Washington DC and all major U.S. markets Release Date: March 4th, 2003 an Track Listing DISC ONE: Lonely Love • Couldn’t Love You More • Sweet Little Mystery • Head & Heart • Could’ve Been Me • Over The Hill • Fine Lines • May You Never • One World • Ways To Cry • Angeline • Man In The Station • Solid Air • Never Let Me Go DISC TWO: I Don’t Wanna Know • Bless The Weather • Pascanel • Rock Salt & Nails • Just Now • Johnny Too Bad • Sapphire • Fisherman’s Dream • Big Muff • Easy Blues • Dealer • John Wayne Overview “Whether with his characteristic backslap acoustic guitar playing, his effects–driven experimental journeys or his catalog of excellent songs, John Martyn remains an important and influential figure in both British folk and rock.” – All Music Guide Scottish born singer–songwriter/guitarist John Martyn began his innovative, expansive career at the age of 17 with a style influenced by the traditional music of his homeland, the eclectic folk of Davey Graham and the American blues of artists Robert Johnson and Skip James. With the aid of his mentor, traditional singer Hamish Imlach, Martyn began to make a name for himself and eventually moved to London, where he became a fixture at Cousins, the center for the local folk scene that spawned the likes of Bert Jansch, Ralph McTell and Al Stewart. As the years passed, Martyn continued to expand on his unique blend of folk music, drawing on blues, rock and jazz as well as music from the Middle East, South America and Jamaica. His voice continued to transform with each album while his playing became more aggressive, but without losing its gentler side. Classics is a definitive “best of” that features all the songs Martyn was renowned for and showcases his rich talent that, to this day, still remains underrated, although widely respected. This excellent compilation tries to redress the balance! John Martyn Classics 2XCD: AFL 31 (2F) File Under: Folk Selling Points • The most comprehensive John Martyn “best of” available • Martyn still enjoys writing and recording for Independiente Records • UK import available for the first time at a domestic price! • Key Markets: Beverly Hills (Hometown). Also: Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, Portland, Austin, Atlanta, New York, Chicago, Washington DC and all major markets Track Listing Scarred • Misery • You Ruined Everything • Unknown • You Don’t Mean That Much • One Of Us • Blasphemy • Fear Me • Spray • Problem Overview “Sulpher are Britain’s reviving answer to the flagging industrial metal scene…with merging crunchy guitars, clean vocals and some EBM influence, they definitely outstrip any similar bands around at the moment.” – Camden Review Mixing heavy elements of Fear Factory with a touch of Stabbing Westward bass and a penchant Sulpher for quick electronic bursts, Sulpher are here to save industrial rock. Frontman Rob Holliday Spray towers through a cloud of smoke, belting out adrenaline–fuelled riffs and looking every bit the CD: AFL MEC 3 (Q) cyber–psycho, while the rest of the band seize the stage and claim it as their own. Sulpher are the File Under: Industrial UK’s last chance at industrial salvation. Their heavy, textured style is based around innovative percussion loops, aggressive riffs, ambient dynamics and burning, chemical choruses. Featuring assorted members of Curve and The Creatures, Sulpher utilize past experiences to put on a performance that puts established bands in the shade. A startling combination of Nine Inch Nails’ aggression, Curve’s idiosyncrasies and Stabbing Westward’s ability to create breathtaking textures makes Sulpher the most exciting band of the moment! Now, the band presents their stunning debut, which will surely force you to re–evaluate the UK’s contribution to alternative music. Selling Points • “Fear Me” was used in recent Winter Olympic coverage by NBC • Sulpher leads the UK’s industrial rock scene • Features member of Curve and The Creatures • Rob Holliday will tour with Nine Inch Nails in 2003 • Sulpher have worked with The Mission and Curve • UK import available for the first time at a domestic price! • Key Markets: Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, Portland, Austin, Atlanta, New York, Chicago, Washington DC and all major U.S. markets ao Release Date: March 4th, 2003 Songs: Ohia The Magnolia Electric Co. File Under: Alternative Rock CD: SEC 76 (O) LP: SEC 76 (O) Featured Artists Jason Molina, Mike Brenner, Jeff Panall, Rob Sullivan, Dan Sullivan, Dan Macadam, Jennie Benford, Jim Grabowski, Lawrence Peters, Scout Niblett, Mike Brenner Track Listing Farewell Transmission • I’ve Been Riding With The Ghost • Just Be Simple • Almost Was Good Enough • The Old Black Hen • Peoria Lunch Box Blues • John Henry Split My Heart • Hold On Magnolia Overview With the wailing lap steel of album opener “Farewell Transmission,” Jason Molina & Co. usher in a new day, playing the sort of rock that your cool uncle rolled to back in the ‘70s. Landing somewhere on the sonic radar between Bob Dylan’s Desire and Bob Seger’s Beautiful Loser (though thematically in line with Lynyrd Skynyrd’s Simple Man), The Magnolia Electric Co. lies at the crossroads of working class rock, white soul, swamp rock and outlaw country. While Songs: Ohia’s last record, Didn’t It Rain, was a meditation on roots and stability, The Magnolia Electric Co. finds itself toiling with the wages of change. This thematic preoccupation with change manifests itself in the rotating cast of lead vocalists. While the entire album boasts a doo–wop–like line–up, six of the eight songs have Molina in the tall stool with the ever–enchanting Jennie Benford (Jim & Jennie, The Pinetops) as primary back–up vocalist. But on two songs, new Songs: Ohia players step up to take on lead vocal duties, singing Molina–penned songs. Lawrence Peters with his fantastic Merle Haggard–esque country croon, takes the lead on “The Old Black Hen” while Scout Niblett appears from the nether world of the Ohia wardrobe with feathers in her hair to cast her spell on the Ohia rig barreling through “Peoria Lunch Box Blues.” Recorded live by Steve Albini at his Electrical Audio Studio in Chicago and with the same core back–up band that played on the Mi Sei Apparaso Come Un Fantasma live album, this is the album that will start to change the Songs: Ohia fan demographic. We’ll see a radical shift from the dominant bedroom universe of the world’s lonely, sensitive, overqualified young white dudes and find refuge in the masses when we’re embraced by the world’s truck drivers, sorority chicks and hockey players. Indeed, this is the first Songs: Ohia record with more than one song that could be played at a strip joint or monster truck show. Amid the mid–tempo slow jams, there lie some of the most upbeat material that Songs: Ohia has recorded to date. Press Quotes “Contains enough stunned wonder and insular grit to entrance the more hidden nooks of your unconscious for months.” – Resonance “[Songs: Ohia’s] albums are mesmeric in their stately extrapolation of gloom.” – Mojo Selling Points • Songs: Ohia has a rabid fan base that is constantly growing. Each of the last three full–lengths has sold more than 15,000 copies. This is easily Songs: Ohia’s most commercial album to date • A full U.S. and European tour will follow this release • Jason Molina comes from the same humble, working class, trailer park landscape that reared some of the great songwriters: George Jones, Thin Lizzy, Townes Van Zandt and Eminem • Full press promotion by Nasty Little Man • Radio promotion & advertising by Secretly Canadian • Key Markets: Chicago (Hometown). Also: Baltimore, Washington DC, Atlanta, New York City, Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego, Salt Lake City, Minneapolis, Philadelphia and Boston Also Available Songs: Ohia Ghost Tropic CD: SEC 40 (O) LP: SEC 40 (N) Songs: Ohia Didn’t It Rain CD: SEC 65 (O) LP: SEC 65 (N) Release Date: March 4th, 2003 ap NAIL Welcomes New Exclusive Label Music Maniac To The Family! Music Maniac (and sub–labels Wayback, Rattlesnake and Double Dutch) is the premiere German cult label, with one foot in the past – the ‘60s, to be precise – and one in the present. The label is making its name known across the globe – which isn’t too hard with a roster that includes Dead Moon, Fuzztones, Cheepskates, Atilla & The Huns and more! All Music Maniac titles are German imports available at domestic prices – exclusively through NAIL Distribution for the U.S. and Canada! Dead Moon Dead Moon Night LP: MMN 22 (N) File Under: Alternative Rock Dead Moon Livevil File Under: Alternative Rock 2XCD: MMN 38 (2I) 2XLP: MMN 38 (2E) Track Listing Dead Moon Night • Dead In The Saddle • Time Has Come Today • Echoes To You • 54–40 Or Fight • I Hate The Blues • Graveyard • My Escape • I’m Wise • Black September • I Tried • Hey Joe Track Listing Dead Moon Night • Graveyard • Remember Me • Parchment Farm • Time Has Come Today • Hey Joe • Signed DC • Not The Only One • Don’t Burn The Fires • Dead In The Saddle • Can’t Help Falling In Love • 54–40 Or Fight • I’m Wise • You Must Be A Witch • Animal • Communication Breakdown • D.O.A. • Dagger Moon • Out On The Wire • Johnny’s Got A Gun • Folsom Prison • I’m On My Own • A Miss Of You • Black September • Echoes To You • Running Scared • Walking On My Grave • Graveyard Overview We really could write a book here. Fred Cole started his rock ‘n roll career in 1964 as Deep Soul Cole and continued through the years with The Weeds & The Lollipop Shoppe (punk), Zipper (hard rock), The Western Front (country), The Rats (hardcore punk) and King Bee, Desperate Edge & The Torpedos (rock ’n roll). During this time, Cole played all the big clubs on the West Coast, supporting Moby Grape, The Doors, The Seeds, Janis Joplin & Big Brother, The Yardbirds, The Animals, Jefferson Airplane and more. All the adventures, experiences, frustrations, anger and disillusionment Cole & Co. experienced throughout all those years inspired them to form Dead Moon, which turned out to be the best contemporary rock ‘n roll band in the world. Don’t you dare miss them – they just might change your life! Overview Livevil was the first album to appear simultaneously as an LP and CD, both with entirely different cover artwork. It was recorded live at The Longhorn in Stuttgart, with Edwin Heath behind the mixing desk. The whole thing gives the listener the exact atmosphere of a Dead Moon gig, including Fred Cole’s guitar being out of tune on “Remember Me,” Andrew Loomis trying to catch up with what Cole is doing on “Dagger Moon,” Toody Cole apologizing for having “fucked up big time” on “Johnny’s Got A Gun” and the whole session ending “drunker than a skunk” but with absolutely 100% pure rock ‘n roll brilliance! Track Listing Poor Born • Cast Will Change • Too Far Gone • Day After Day • Two Fell Away • Killing Me • It’s OK • Back To Back • The Dead Line • Times Are A Changing • Unknown Passage Dead Moon 13 Off My Hook LP: MMN 32 (N) File Under: Alternative Rock Dead Moon Overview The release of Crack In The System was simultaneous with the re–release of the File Under: Alternative Rock legendary Zipper, as more and more people became interested in Cole’s musical legacy. Like the previous albums, 1995’s Crack In The System CD: MMN 51 (M) spread the word that Dead Moon was one of the most exciting bands around, if not the most exciting band ever. In 1996, PIC LP: MMN 51 (M) the fact that Dead Moon was still on the rise was illustrated by their appearance in Hype, a documentary film about CLOCK LP: MMN 510 (T) Seattle’s music scene and the rise & fall of grunge culture. Although in no way a typical grunge band, Dead Moon were considered hip, interesting and influential enough to share their views! Crack In The System Track Listing Kicked Out, Kicked In • D.O.A. • War Baby • I’m Out Nine • Street Of Despair • Too Many People • Milk Cow Blues • Revenge • Social Contender • Running Scared • Unknown Passage • We Won’t Change • Walking On My Grave • Not The Only One • Claim To Fame Overview In the same year that Dead Moon Night was released, and in the same way, Music Maniac quickly released a second compilation. Of the fifteen songs on Thirteen Off My Hook, seven were previously unreleased (including five songs with The Rats’ Louis Samora). Anyone raising eyebrows over this Music Maniac release policy should listen to these (otherwise “lost”) songs first! aq Release Date: March 4th, 2003 Dead Moon Strange Pray Tell File Under: Alternative Rock CD: MMN 48 (M) LP: MMN 48 (N) Dead Moon Nervous Sooner Changes File Under: Alternative Rock CD: MMN 66 (M) LP: MMN 66 (N) Overview Dead Moon usually records in Cole’s 8–track studio; though deaf in one ear, he masters each disc on the same 1954 Presto–88 disc cutter that inscribed the Kingsmen’s definitive “Louie, Louie.” His songwriting spans punk and garage traditions, though the band’s choice of covers, like “Hey Joe,” underscores his ‘60s roots. Consistent throughout the oeuvre is a blunt, working–class pragmatism. Strange Pray Tell is Dead Moon’s strongest, most frenzied release and includes the stunning “Fire In The Western World.” Overview The considerable recorded output of this band isn’t exactly interchangeable, but it all sounds very much like Dead Moon; Cole’s high, quavering vocals are remarkably expressive. The fidelity is modest and the group’s grasp of tuning nuances sporadic, but the songs bash and pop with the enthusiasm of a first–year driver on the figure–eight circuit. It sounds like vintage punk rock, or, when there are too many jugs of wine in the room, the Yardbirds stealing new songs. Nervous Sooner Changes is a comparatively restrained song cycle on the theme of infidelity – this from a couple who by then had been married three decades and already had three grandchildren! Dead Moon Hard Wired In Ljubijana File Under: Alternative Rock 2XCD: MMN 68 (2J) 2XLP: MMN 67 (2E) Dead Moon Destination X LP: MMN 70 (N) File Under: Alternative Rock Overview The ‘97 release Hard Wired In Ljubljana is another live double album – and a very cool one, too. None of the Livevil songs were given a repeat performance and for the first time the band features a fourth musician: Sjef Huurdeman (of Dutch band Sgeurvreters) on blues harp. Another novelty is the limited edition CD–ROM version of this album. Although Toody Cole said “we’re not really computer friendly,” the band has clearly given their full support to the making of this CD–ROM, which includes everything you always wanted to know about Dead Moon – unreleased live footage, interviews, documentary and their story so far... Overview After the Ljubljana album, things were a bit quiet for a while – or at least that’s the impression one might’ve received. Yeah, Dead Moon toured Europe, but we had to wait two full years for a new album. The result was definitely worth the wait; Destination X is another set of soon–to–be classic Dead Moon songs. The fan base that Dead Moon has built up over all these years just keeps growing and growing; meanwhile, there are no signs that the band will ever slow down! And so, this story will surely continue… Dead Moon Stranded In The Mystery Zone CD: MMN 42 (M) File Under: Alternative Rock Zipper Zipper File Under: Alternative Rock CD: MMN 66017 (M) LP: MMN 66017 (N) Overview Overview Issued in 1974 on Fred Cole’s own label, Whizeagle Records, out of Clackamas, Oregon, this is a loud, raw hard rock album. Cole had earlier been in The Lollipop Shoppe & The Weeds and is currently in Dead Moon. Of the other members, Jim Roos became a computer programmer and plays in many different, successful Northwest bands. Lorry Erck is a skilled welder who continues to play music and Greg Shadoan also works as a computer engineer who currently plays with The Tom Feeny Band. This is a collector’s item – the original disc now sells for exorbitant amounts of money! The studio album Stranded In The Mystery Zone (1991) is another great homemade record, containing fabulous songs like “Clouds Of Dawn” (originally written for Zipper but never released) and the anthemic “Spectacle.” On the sleeve of the LP version, you’ll find one of the most extensive “thank you” lists ever –Dead Moon wants to thank everyone and they sure as hell try! The CD version, released on Music Maniac, doesn’t have this – but unlike the LP, its liner notes include all of the lyrics. Available Now! ar Snuff Disposable Income CD: UNN 21 (O) File Under: Punk Featured Artists Duncan D – drums/vox Leo Erinmold – bass Frank Stapleton – guitar Pete Zapasta – guitar G. Granville – trombone Terry Edwards – keyboards, saxophone, trumpet Hurmarna Tehwin – keys Cookie Saban – harmonica DJ Shadwell – percussion, piano Track Listing Angels 1–5 • The Other Half Of You • Chocs Away • Once Upon A Time Far Far Away • Dehumanized • 7 Days (Solomon’s Boring Week) • To Disappoint • Heads You Win Tails You Lose • Boatnick (So It Goes) • Wearenowhere • Salad • Lies • Pages 42–43 • Coming Through • Emoticon Overview Snuff has come a long way since its humble inception in North West London in 1986. They’ve toured the world, released several albums on Fat Wreck Chords (and other independent labels) and continue to release some of the best damn punk rock music out there. Snuff have always mixed different genres of music while remaining firmly rooted in their tongue–in–cheek, punk/pop/ thrash foundations and Disposable Income is no exception. Glorious horn arrangements, Hammond organ and even harmonica are featured over blistering guitar and bass lines, all brought together by insanely intense, insightful and powerful vocal stylings. Hell, there’s even a dub song in there just to mix it up! Disposable Income features 15 perfectly seasoned pop–punk goodies – that’s nearly an hour of must–have musical mayhem! Press Quotes “It’s virtually impossible to remain rational in the presence of [Snuff’s] music, because every time you think they’ve reached their apex, they return with something even better…” – RollingStone.com “Flibbidydibbidydob,' 'Demmamussabebonk,' 'Schminkie Minkie Pinkie'...although they are often strangely titled, Snuff has written some the most beautiful, melancholy punk songs of all time.” – Waste Of Mind Selling Points • Produced by Paul Corkett and Snuff • Dedicated street team will service Disposable Income to retail, webzines and media • Radio solicitation and tracking by AAM • U.S. press and publicity agent contracted for national campaign • Video for “Chocs Away” will be released in February • Ads will run in Punk Rock Times, Skratch, Punk Planet, Amp, Zero, Destroy All Monthly and select zines • Not exportable to Canada! • Key Markets: Montreal (Hometown). Also: Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Chicago, New York and Boston as Release Date: March 4th, 2003 Sinai Beach When Breath Escapes CD: FDR 29 (N) File Under: Metal/Hardcore Featured Artists CJ Alderson – vocals Logan Lambert – guitar Mike Risinger – guitar Jeff Santo – bass Mike Dunlap – bass Track Listing Candice • Man Or Animal • Never Say Never • …Of A Man • Vile • My Gun, Your Bullets • True/False • Humanity • Awakening Of The Forgotten • When Breath Escapes Overview Sinai Beach is on its way to the top of the vast and ever–growing Southern California metal/hardcore scene. After proving their strong work ethic, the band was signed to Facedown Records and sent into the studio to record two of their new songs for the free Strength To Prevail sampler released and distributed worldwide by Facedown. While they cannot be pigeonholed into one specific genre, Sinai Beach present a forcefully technical, powerful and melodic musical style with lyrics as strong and intense as the music itself. They have shared the stage with Hatebreed, Bleeding Through, Throwdown, Falling Cycle and many more. When Breath Escapes is a debut release of epic proportions and is sure to gain Sinai Beach the nationwide respect and recognition they deserve. All fans of hard metal should take note of this release, as it proves that Sinai Beach are here to stay! Selling Points • Featured on the Strength To Prevail Facedown sampler released nationwide (10,000 copies) • Seven–week tour booked for February–March 2003 to promote this release • Full radio service by The Syndicate • Sinai Beach have shared the stage with Hatebreed, Bleeding Through, Throwdown & more • Amazing, eye–catching artwork includes bronze metallic printing and custom die–cut & folded cover • Full–size color posters available for all stores & venues • Promos will be sent to over 100 indie & national press contacts • Mass emails sent out bi–weekly to almost 1,500 on the Facedown Records email list • Ads will run in Alternative Press, Skratch, Modern Fix, Alarm Press, HM Magazine, Keeper, Dirt Culture, Exclaim, Rockpile and Destroy All Monthly • Key Markets: Riverside (Hometown). Also: Los Angeles, San Diego, Orange County, San Bernardino, Phoenix, Dallas, Fort Worth, San Antonio, Houston, St Petersburg, Miami, Jacksonville, Winston–Salem, Erie, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Cleveland, Chicago, Indianapolis, Salt Lake City, Omaha, Sacramento, Tacoma, Portland, Boise and Twin Falls Release Date: March 4th, 2003 at Track Listing All In A Year • Give And Take • Die Tonight • Changing Face • Playing The Part • Always • Step Ahead • Operative Word • Biting Tongue • Something Less • Never Fade • Without A Word • Lorelei Overview Comeback Kid is a five–piece band based out of Winnipeg, Canada. Featuring members of Figure Four, the band plays an in–your–face, aggressive blend of old school hardcore. After being featured on the Strength To Prevail Facedown sampler CD, Comeback Kid’s debut full length, Turn It Around, quickly became a highly anticipated release. Now, after an overwhelming positive response, they continue to write better songs and play more shows. They are constantly challenging themselves, creating new goals to meet. Through hard work and perseverance, they continue to grow and progress as a unit. Fans of Reach The Sky, Bane, Stretch Arm Strong and American Nothing will surely covet this album! Comeback Kid Turn It Around CD: FDR 30 (N) File Under: Punk Selling Points • Featured on the Strength To Prevail Facedown sampler released nationwide (10,000 copies) • Comeback Kid will tour the U.S. with The Deal in March–April 2003 • The band features members of popular Facedown band Figure Four • Full radio service • Full–size color posters available for all stores & venues • Promos will be sent to over 100 indie & national press contacts • Mass emails sent out bi–weekly to almost 1,500 on the Facedown Records email list • Ads will run in Alternative Press, Skratch, Modern Fix, Alarm Press, HM Magazine, Keeper, Dirt Culture, Exclaim, Rockpile and Destroy All Monthly • Key Markets: Winnipeg (Hometown). Also: Los Angeles, San Diego, Orange County, San Bernardino, Phoenix, Dallas, Fort Worth, San Antonio, Houston, St Petersburg, Miami, Jacksonville, Winston–Salem, Erie, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Cleveland, Chicago, Indianapolis, Salt Lake City, Omaha, Sacramento, Tacoma, Portland, Boise and Twin Falls Overview “While power pop stars Weezer did a whole lot of nothing from mid–1997 to mid–2000, drummer Patrick Wilson kept himself busy with his own project. Dubbed The Special Goodness, Wilson took the name from a mantra he coined while with Weezer, expressing the vibe he strove for while playing. Wilson, an emotive musician who had sung backup on a few Weezer tracks, headed into the studio to sing and play guitars, keys and percussion on his introspective, power pop tunes. In the fall of 1999, the Buffalo native began performing with boyhood friend Pat Finn, Weezer bassist Mikey Welsh, roadie/contributor Karl Koch, and drummer Lee Loretta.” – Ron DePasquale, All Music Guide The Special Goodness story is one that, until now, has spent too much time on Pat Wilson’s back burner. It wasn’t until Wilson was on a break (following the recording of Weezer’s Green Album) that he turned his attention back to The Special Goodness. During rehearsal for a tour supporting The Green Album, Wilson ran into his old pal Atom Willard, who had recently left his band, Rocket From The Crypt. While the two swapped some hot–rodding fish tales, the seeds for what would become The Special Goodness were sown. Land Air Sea has a unique sound, blending influences from The Smiths, The Cure, Black Sabbath, The Jesus Lizard and Nirvana – and, of course, there are undeniable ties to both Weezer and Rocket From The Crypt. With catchy harmonies and a crushing rhythm section, The Special Goodness offers up a new chapter from the book of rock ‘n roll! The Special Goodness Land Air Sea CD: TCG 5 (M) File Under: Alternative Rock/Weezer Selling Points • Features Pat Wilson (Weezer) and Atom Willard (ex–Rocket From The Crypt, Moth) • Strong commercial radio & internet awareness • Strong national press campaign • This release features three different album covers! • All of The Special Goodness’ former CDs are out of print and highly collectable • Black & White PR will handle publicity • The Special Goodness will play in–stores in multiple west coast AIMS stores • Sale priced single will be released via key retailers one month prior to release • Key Markets: Los Angeles (Hometown). Also: Chicago, New York, Washington DC, Los Angeles, Austin, Minneapolis, St Paul, San Francisco, San Diego, Seattle, Portland, Boise, Boston and all major U.S. markets bk Release Date: March 4th, 2003 The Intima Peril & Panic CD: SLO 17 (L) File Under: Alternative Rock Featured Artists Alex Neerman – vocals, guitar Andrew Neerman – drums Nora Danielson – violin, vocals Themba Lewis – bass Track Listing Forest Into Desert • New Roots • Angular Walking • Blue Coffins • The New Savage • From Exile • Cult Of Culture • Miles City • Trouble Right Away Overview The Intima is a band of singular beauty, contrasting jagged guitars with urgent violin melodies all supported by a rhythmic foundation of bass and drums so vital they sound as if they’re on the cusp of falling to pieces. Like The Ex, Unwound, Fugazi or Savage Republic, their music is a response to things bigger than you or I; they aim their lyrics unflinchingly towards the mess of excess, destruction and the peoples’ history of inhumanity. In a nation with an increasingly dire political situation (yet a frustrating deluge of vocalists who only care to sing about themselves), it’s time for music to stand for something again, and The Intima’s hearts and minds are in exactly the right place. Based out of both Portland and Olympia, The Intima play passionate, artful, epic gypsy punk with an emergent dance–beat feel, building grave and stunning melodies beneath their jutting, staccato vocals. The melodies are most striking; a furious, vaguely Eastern European quality haunts them, recalling the folk music of an insurgent populace. As incredible live as they are on record, The Intima has tons of talent to back up their convictions. Because of that, they are rare. Honestly, when was the last time you heard a band with such purpose simultaneously playing such unique and gorgeous music? The Reagan years, maybe? The Intima have been together for about four years, releasing several EPs and comps while working on other projects. Band member Nora Danielson has played guest violin on what seems like every album ever recorded in Olympia, from Mirah’s Advisory Committee to The Mountain Goats’ Devil In The Shortwave. Now, Slowdance releases the eloquently titled Peril & Panic. It not only signifies The Intima’s continued relevance as a band, but also comes at a time when the future of the world is more precarious than ever. The Intima screams what others are afraid to whisper. Press Quotes “Portland/Olympia’s The Intima are the type of band that you find through a stroke of luck – and once you do, you want to tell everyone you can about how great they are. Musically, picture Unwound with an aggressive violin player added. [Features] sparse lyrics that, when uncovered, reveal an array of introspective political concerns.” – Punk Planet Selling Points • The Intima have been on numerous U.S. tours, but this is their first full–length release • Three years in the making, Peril & Panic is a remarkable record of angular punk music that is both passionate and intelligent • The band has garnered a devoted fan base thanks to their tireless work ethic and amazing live show • The band kicks off one of many tours for 2003 this March, with 30+ dates all over the U.S. • The Intima have been the subject of numerous flattering articles in such influential publications as Punk Planet, Discorder and Skyscraper • Ads will run in dozens of national magazines and fanzines Also Available • Full college radio service through AAM • Key Markets Portland & Olympia (Hometowns). Also: Seattle, San Francisco, The Intima New York, San Diego, Chicago, Austin, Vancouver, Orange County and Under The Wire EP Washington DC CDEP: YOY 19 (H) Release Date: March 4th, 2003 bl Track Listing Lost At Seaflower Cove • Bedroom Eyes • The Ballad Of John Vogelia • Song My Friends Taught Me • Cannon Fodder • Tom Skookum Road • Tiger Tattoos • A Shining Lamp • Ohio Clouds • Devils Hootenanny • Midnight Singer Overview "A few days ago, the postman delivered a package containing 11 songs from Laura Veirs, and I'll be damned if the CD hasn't strayed far from my stereo since. Sure, it was produced by Tucker Martine and features appearances from names like Amy Denio and Bill Frisell, but it's Veirs' songwriting and voice (which sort of manages to bridge the gap between Gillian Welch and Eleni Mandell) that carry the affair. Original and affecting, it's music that's built for the long haul." - Barbara Mitchell, The Stranger Laura Veirs Troubled By Fire CD: BLA AKA 2 (P) File Under: Alt Country With one foot in traditional balladry and another in a swirling sea of indie, punk, country and jazz, Laura Veirs has found an oddly compelling stance in the landscape of Americana and alt–country. Born in Colorado, Veirs moved to Seattle in 1997 by way of rural Minnesota. Since then, she’s charted a course through the Northwest’s bars, festivals and living rooms, picking up a sizable and diverse following that includes indie kids, folk freaks, old–time politicos and most everyone in between. Whether she’s solo or with her band of oddball compatriots, The Tortured Souls (featuring Tucker Martine, Steve Moore and Karl Blau), she’s a spectacle to see live and possesses one of most stunning voices in the alt– country music scene. Selling Points • Perfectly crafted songs, with insightful poetic lyrics and amazing vocals • UK import available at a domestic price! • Press & radio service by Nail Media • Key Markets: Seattle (Hometown). Also: Portland, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Austin, Minneapolis, St Paul, Boston, New York, Washington DC and Atlanta Track Listing Coming Home • Bang To Rights • Sunlight • Caravan • Naked In Pitsmoor • Time Has Made A Change • Happy Families Overview “An album of dusty, cabaret–tinged ballads...elegant and despairing; suave, yet earnest.” – Q Magazine Richard Hawley’s songs are from a life where classic Americana collides with the true grit of Northern Britain – where big fenders & Roy Orbison rub shoulders with Lowry and the musical score reverbs to shades of Mazzy Star & Lambchop. You might have seen him at Glastonbury playing guitar with Pulp or Longpigs, caught him in the fledgling Sheffield bands Treebound Story or The Lovebirds, or perhaps heard him playing guitar on All Saints’ version of “Under The Bridge” – whatever it was, once you hear the classic songs of Richard Hawley, you are bound to be swept away, for they dip into the same waters of timeless melancholy as The Everly Brothers and Scott Walker. Hawley’s songs are those of a man more at home in a greasy spoon than an uptown hotel; they are songs from the pub and, like Morrissey’s, revolve around families falling apart and love found and lost. They are the type of songs that Wurlitzer made jukeboxes for. Simultaneously starting his studio and live career at the onset of his teenage years, Hawley embarked on his first European tour at 14, playing in his uncle’s band. He has since gone on to work with Robbie Williams, Nellee Hooper, Finlay Quaye and Perry Farrell, to name a few. A guitarist’s guitarist who has recently discovered his voice, Richard Hawley’s self–titled debut mini–album will wow even the toughest critics. Richard Hawley Richard Hawley CDEPMX: SET 87 (E) File Under: Alternative Rock Selling Points • Richard Hawley plays guitar in Pulp and has worked with Beth Orton, Robbie Williams and Perry Farrell • Hawley recently toured with UK with Frank Black • UK import available at a domestic price! • Key Markets: Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, St Paul, Washington DC, Austin and New York bm Release Date: March 4th, 2003 Track Listing An Evil • Cutter • Bridges • Conversation With A Half–Empty Bottle • Steamed Glass • The Sunsets Can Be Beautiful (Even In Chicago) • Shakes • If It Is • There’s Nothing I Can Do • Will You Be There • Get Out Alive Overview “Residing in a hazy singer–songwriter space somewhere between Nick Drake and Red House Painters’ Mark Kozelek, Rivulets is the work of one Nathan Amundson. Using voice and guitar, he’s crafted a work of forlorn balladry and fragile–hearted beauty.” – Mojo Magazine In the summer of 2002, Rivulets (aka minimalist singer–songwriter Nathan Amundson) relocated to Duluth, MN to record this album, engineered by his friend Alan Sparhawk (Low) in an old cathedral–turned–studio called the Sacred Heart Music Centre. In the process, Rivulets invited several other friends – namely Jessica Bailiff, Jon Derosa (Aarktica), Marc Gartman, Seth Knappen (Ex–Darling), Brian John Mitchell (Remora), Aaron Molina (if thousands) and Mimi Parker (Low) – to contribute. Rivulets set the mood for these recordings against the naturally dark acoustics of the cathedral, recording the bulk of the album alone with Sparhawk a few days before the guests arrived. The guest musicians then added their own sonic colorizations to his spare guitar & voice compositions, with Amundson’s lonesome, haunting songs at the forefront and the cathedral itself acting as a constant resonator for every note. Rivulets Debridement CD: CKU 8 (O) File Under: Alternative Rock Selling Points • Rivulets has a substantial fan base, having toured extensively since inception • Substantial college radio play and exceptional sales on debut release • Recorded and mixed by Alan Sparhawk of Low • Features Jessica Bailiff, Mimi Parker (Low) and Alan Sparhawk • Domestic and international press by Chairkickers Union • Radio promotion by Secretly Canadian • Key Markets: Minneapolis (Hometown). Also: New York, Chicago, Austin, Philadelphia, San Diego, Detroit, Phoenix, Baltimore, Indianapolis, San Francisco, Jacksonville, Columbus, Milwaukee, Memphis, Washington DC, Boston, Seattle, Portland, Duluth, Madison, Bloomington, Atlanta and Denver Also Available Rivulets Rivulets S/T CD: CKU 4 (O) Track Listing Oceanside • Shiny • My Mother Was A Chinese Trapeze Artist • Angel, Won’t You Call Me? • I Don’t Mind • Madeline Overview “Not since Neutral Milk Hotel’s almost unanimously praised album In The Aeroplane Over The Sea have I come across a record that so beautifully represents the fantasy world of it’s creator. It may take you a few listens to realize it – you’ll be too swept up in the melodies – but this is a stunningly intelligent album that hits home on many levels.” – Basement Life This is the much–clamored–over reissue of the debut EP from The Decemberists – originally self–distributed and now a collectors’ item! This is a stunning collection of exclusive songs recorded at Portland’s famous Type Foundry studio with a like–minded bonus track that belies the original title, bringing the song count up to six. This is not a b–side or rarities affair. It is the pop novella (just a bit more whimsical and carefree) to their brilliant, highly acclaimed epic debut Castaways And Cutouts, which is enjoying a healthy buzz and is due for another surge in popularity when reissued by the seminal Kill Rock Stars label in April. The Decemberists Five Songs EP CDEP: HSH 40 (J) File Under: Alternative Rock Selling Points • All songs are exclusive to this collection • The Decemberists are now signed to Kill Rock Stars • The Decemberists will tour nationwide in June • Radio service provided to CMJ core stations through AAM Sunday Service • Press packets will be sent to over 70 music & lifestyle magazines and websites • Ads will run in Magnet, Puncture, Basement Life, Pitchforkmedia, CMJ Monthly, The Big Takeover and Thumb • Key Markets: Portland (Hometown). Also: Seattle, Chicago, San Francisco, New York, Washington DC, Minneapolis, St Paul, Austin, Phoenix, Omaha, Atlanta, Chicago and Los Angeles Release Date: March 4th, 2003 bn Woven Hand Woven Hand CD: SDS 9 (O) File Under: Alternative Rock Featured Artists David Eugene Edwards – vocals, guitar, banjo, accordian Daniel McMahon – organ, strings Track Listing The Good Hand • My Russia • Blue Pail Fever • Glass Eye • Wooden Brother • Ain’t No Sunshine • Story And Pictures • Arrowhead • Your Russia • Last Fist Overview Soundsfamilyre is proud to present the self–titled debut album from David Eugene Edwards, aka Woven Hand. For those unfamiliar with Edwards, he played in various bands in Los Angeles before forming 16 Horsepower with Pascal Humbert and Jean–Yves Tola in 1992. They signed to A&M Records in ’95, released one EP & two full–length albums and toured the globe extensively to support their releases. After one of these tours, 16 Horsepower decided to take a rest in order to devote more time to other things. Tola now raises horses with his wife, Humbert is building a house – but Edwards had a million ideas that needed a musical outlet. Thus, he has turned his attention to Woven Hand, named after several images of hands being held together – for prayer, to help another person, or as a display of love. Woven Hand will sound like a sparse version of 16HP because Edwards wrote the material with the band in mind. He plays all the instruments on the record and, when performing live, will be accompanied only by his friend Daniel McMahon on pump organ, guitar and mandolin. Although Woven Hand’s debut album was released in Europe in early 2002, American and Canadian fans had to wait to get their hands on it. Recently, Woven Hand took shelter “neath a familyre tree” and we wait no longer! Press Quotes "It seemed as though Edward's solo record, coming under the Woven Hand moniker, would be the swan song, the last material intended for the great southern gothic, apocalypse–tinged 16 Horsepower. As for Woven Hand, it's already generating 16 Horsepower–like comments which, while understandable, completely trivialize the power this record carries on it's own terms. Edwards is one of the most distinctive vocalists around." – Opus Zine "News of the possible demise of Denver goth-folk pioneers 16 Horsepower last year caused ripples of panic among their loyal fanbase. Heavy with a sack of songs ready for the next 16HP album, leader David Eugene Edwards instead buried himself in the studio and used them on this solo scheme, Woven Hand...whose sparseness magnifies Edwards unsettling up-close-and-personal approach. Layers of guitar, banjo, mandolin and centuries-old droning instruments weave a rich musical cloth that both flaps jauntily on the Tom Petty–influenced 'Glass Eye' and then drags in the bloodstained dirt for a near-suicidal version of Bill Withers' 'Aint No Sunshine.'" – Americana-UK.com “I hate to gush, but gush I must. This is my record of the year. It doesn’t matter what happens for the rest of the year. Kurt Cobain could come back from the grave and record a new Nirvana record. Laddio Bollocko could get back together. It doesn’t matter. This is it. It’s magical, dark, mysterious, sinister, gorgeous and moves me like very few records do.” – Aquarius Records Selling Points • Features David Eugene Edwards, singer/songwriter for 16 Horsepower • The Glitterhouse release of Woven Hand has already sold over 17,000 copies in Europe • Woven Hand will tour North America extensively to support this release • Fanatic Promotion will service radio and press • Key Markets: Denver (Hometown). Also: New York, Los Angeles, Toronto, Chicago, Atlanta, Austin, Seattle, Portland, San Francisco and Athens bo Release Date: March 4th, 2003 Johnny Kawasaki & DJ Suspence DJs On Strike! Too Hot For Solid Steel CD: ITR 13 (E) File Under: Electronic Featured Artists Johnny Kawasaki – production, electronics DJ Suspence – turntables Track Listing Antarctica, Our Home • Vostok • Turn On The Igloo • Ice Glacier Freezer • Penguins Are The Best • Love, Emotion and Antarctica • Interview w/ DJ Food • Love, Feelings and Antarctica • Power Down, Warm Up • Walrus Freak Out • Mariah Is Dangerous Overview This wonderfully entertaining DJs On Strike! mega–love destruction mix was created for Ninja Tune’s Solid Steel radio show and licensed from the DJs On Strike! label in Antarctica. But who is Johnny Kawasaki? Word of this polarized genius has spread far and wide, leading to a cult following and a virulent worldwide sticker campaign carried out by thousands of loyal minions. The fruits of Kawasaki’s propaganda campaign can be seen in Mexico, Canada, England, the U.S., Poland, The Czech Republic… pretty much everywhere! His underground campaign has garnered him huge press articles in top DJ culture magazines such as Urb and Ministry Of Sound. No one can escape the wrath of Johnny Kawasaki, not even world–class electronic luminaries like Squarepusher, Paul Oakenfold and Moby! DJ Food’s Strictly Kev is such a fan of DJs On Strike! that he contacted Kawasaki directly to request that he compose this mix for ColdCut/Ninja Tune’s Solid Steel radio show. The result is a gut–splittingly hilarious mix of past hits in special packaging constructed from recycled Out–Of–Business.com memorabilia – a collectible relic of the late ‘90s digital age! Guaranteed to entertain your whole family and blow your mind! Press Quotes “Something’s afoot in the USA. On some of its streets are enormous presidential campaign–style posters proclaiming: ‘It’s Up to You – Steamin’ Poo Oakenfold’ and ‘John Digweed – Give Trance A Chance.’ There are also ubiquitous low–grade cut–and–paste stickers plastered all about, using this comedy in their piss–take pursuit of bald DJs, cocaine (ab)users and, erm, BT. DJs On Strike! is behind the campaign. With an estimated 5,000 stickers in circulation and with the whole collection in downloadable format from djsonstrike.com, it seems that no lamppost is safe. As the late, great Dick Emery would have said: `Ohh you are naughty...but I like you.’” – Ministry UK “Johnny Kawasaki writes naughty glitch cut–ups of *NSYNC tracks and the shows are rumored to involve lots of alcohol and Walt Disney lip–sync sessions. It’s hard to decide whether he’s IDM’s William Orbit or Andy Kaufman.” – Urb Selling Points • DJs On Strike! has members across the U.S. and around the world • Features Mr. Scruff, DJ Vadim, DJ Spooky, Pleaseeasaur and Plastiq Phantom • Ninja Tune DJs are fans of DJs On Strike! • Import from Antarctica • The press & dance music industry love DJs On Strike! • Collectible, hand–assembled, E–Bay worthy “dot com” packaging at a low price • Press campaign by TagTeam Media • Key Markets: Seattle (Hometown). Also: San Francisco, San Diego, Miami, New York, Chicago, Washington DC, Los Angeles, Oakland, Baltimore, Portland, Vancouver and Austin Imputor? Release Date: March 4th, 2003 bp Track Listing Nautilis – Boots Akid Remix • Meek – Who’s On Drugs? • Venetian Snares – This Jar Is The Baby Man • Math Head – Edge Wiseness • Chaonaut – Agency • Miles Tilmann – The Quickest Way • Mr. Projectile – Gloworm • Airman Our Pal – She/t Her • Ganucheau – Kendal Square • Mad/EQ – Thievery Is Grand • Proem – Rules Are Meant To Be Broken • Sky Tucker – QC6V • Setzer – The Onslaught • Tstewart – Jess • Joseph Nothing – Two Rivers • Jeshu – Gen–Modus • Lately – Lately I • 12345678910 – Nuit Blanche Overview Various Artists Six Records Breaks Your Heart Again CD: ITR 17 (N) File Under: Electronic “We’re talking hardcore digital abrasions that gel into fresh aural nuggets: gabbatastic, quick–fire blasts of screwed beats, tinnitus–inducing textures and seemingly freeform detours…[with] a little Beefheart in that wayward electronic soul.” – DJ Magazine From the hearts and minds of a an excitingly diverse and talented group of individuals comes a compact disc aimed to tickle the fancies of electronic music lovers the world over. Features 18 unreleased tracks from 18 different artists who embody 18 unique and uncompromising styles. While seven of the contributors have already established themselves on such labels as Planet–Mu, Tigerbeat6, Toytronic, Fat Cat, Merck and more, the others have yet to receive any widespread exposure to the general public – but their inventiveness, complexity, quality of production and passion set them on par with their better–known counterparts. Selling Points • Venetian Snares will perform at the 2003 Autechre–curated ATP Festival w/ Aphex Twin, Captain Beefheart’s Magic Band and many others. He has also received attention from Playboy and Spin for the “sex sounds” record he is currently producing • Nautilis has remixed ColdCut, Plastiq Phantom and Bogdan Raczynski • Joesph Nothing has two LP releases on Planet–Mu & a release as Com.A on Kid606’s Tigerbeat6 • Press campaign by Motormouth Media • Full college radio campaign with all RPM stations, specifically those supportive of the WARP label • Key Markets: Austin, New York, Seattle, San Francisco, San Diego, Miami, Chicago, Washington DC, Winnipeg, Montreal, Portland, Dallas and New Orleans Imputor? Track Listing Corn Dog Love • Hi Your Dead • Turd In The Mail • Head Up Ass • Mama’s Big Behind • Six Feet Under • Logger Song • Circus Lady • Psychic • Alligator Song • Nashville Girl • Whiskeydick Mountain • 13 Steps • Last Round Overview “This one’s a country–punk masterpiece in the proud tradition of Beat Farmers and The Supersuckers...with a kind of amphetamine–driven cowpunk [that] the Playboys know how to work for all its raucous rawk ‘n roll fun.” – Nick Zaino, III, Boston Phoenix Third time’s the charm, or so we think here at Rubric Records. Taking a more conscious approach to studio recording, The Barnyard Playboys have created another cow–punk classic. 2000’s trashy Dumbass On A Rampage spawned a national tour for these Portland ex–patriots – and MTV’s Undergrads saw fit to include “Flat Butts And Beer Guts in one episode’s soundtrack! Since their alcohol–fueled inception in January 1996, The Barnyard Playboys have toured the nation extensively. Blending the sounds of traditional country music with raw punk rock, The Barnyard Playboys are a unique band with a unique sound. Singer/songwriter John Lyons combines the influences of country greats George Jones, Buck Owens and Johnny Cash with his own rock n’ roll background to deliver a long repertoire of hillbilly truck–driving songs reeking of road–stop fervor. Joining Lyons are bassist/surfer Adam Freeman and drummer/oddball Joe Baxley, who contribute their unique skills to create an album totally devoid of the so–called “comforts” of modern society! Barnyard Playboys Corn Dog Love CD: RUB 53 (O) File Under: Country Punk Selling Points • This New York country–punk trio has toured the U.S. extensively • Midnight Feeding will service press • College radio service by Rubric • Key Markets: New York (Hometown). Also: Chicago, Atlanta, Washington DC, Boston, Boise, Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Austin and Phoenix bq Release Date: March 4th, 2003 Norman Polarity CD: UTN 14 (M) File Under: Hip Hop Track Listing Intro • One Man Band • Pleasantville • Normandy • Human Traffic • Ghetto Blaster • Weastwick United F.C. • Hiphop.Ver.2.0 • Construction • Bling Kong • Easier • Opiate • Hardheaded • Martyr • Tony Perkins • Rockstar Fraternity Initiation • Drip • Mouthpiece Overview Norman is a rap duo comprised of members of the Pacific Northwest’s hip hop colossus Oldominion. Discontent with the intellectual segregation that occurs in rap music today, this duo is out to convince the heads to take the music a little less seriously and just enjoy listening again. Equally unafraid to poke fun at themselves and to tackle issues that other artists avoid, they make rap music that is grounded in hip hop’s traditional street sensibilities. Onry Ozzborn, the enigmatic cult figure with the CMJ chart–smashing solo debut Alone, joins Oldominion idea man and low–brow miscreant Barfly to form this “one man band.” The group name, Norman, comes from the character Ozzborn and Barfly have cast for themselves on Polarity, their loosely conceptual debut album. Although offbeat and comical, Barfly and Ozzborn are also plenty dark and emotional, without ever really removing the tongue from their collective cheek. Polarity enlists the slick production of resident Oldominion beatsmiths Pale Soul & Smoke and features cuts by Portland’s DJ Tremor as well as vocal guest work from some of the Northwest’s best–kept secrets: Snafu, Toni Hill, Sulfur, Sinistapushaman.com and Pale Soul. Press Quotes “Mellow–toned delivery into the darkness of the human psyche. Beats here are consistently tight and eerie, with changing tempos that help the flow of things and have you dissecting lyrics of paranoid proportions.” – J.C. Carnahan, Impact Press "...A powerful debut that moves slowly, but gradually insinuates itself in your brain with a combination of murky, minor-key grooves and hyperactive rhyming. Chosen themes are sometimes unusual, but that's kind of refreshing in a musical world that is generally too thematically predictable. Recommended to all adventurous hip-hop fans." – All Music Guide Selling Points • Norman performed at the 2002 Winter Olympics with Erykah Badu, Common, Talib Kweli and The Roots • Oldominion has toured and/or performed with Kool Keith, Black Eyed Peas, Princess Superstar, Wu–Tang Clan, Mos Def, Dilated Peoples, Typical Cats, Foreign Legion and Josh Martinez • Two singles will be serviced to over 450 college and mix show DJs • S.P.E.C.T.R.E. Promotions will service the album to CMJ stations across the U.S. • Full U.S. publicity campaign by Ballin Entertainment • Ads will run in Rime and Vice • Key Markets: Seattle (Hometown). Also: Kelso/Longview, Portland, Salem, Bend, Ashland, Medford, Vancouver, Vancouver, Spokane, Bellevue, Austin, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, Chicago, Missoula, Albuquerque, El Paso and Las Cruses Release Date: March 4th, 2003 br Damien Jurado Where Shall You Take Me? File Under: Alternative Rock CD: SEC 84 (O) LP: SEC 84 (O) Featured Artists Damien Jurado, Eric Fisher, Andy Myers, Josh Golden, Rosie Thomas, Jonathon Ford, Casey Foubert, Seth Warren, David Broecker, David Bazan Track Listing Amateur Night • Omaha • Abilene • Texas To Ohio • Window • I Can’t Get Over You • Intoxicated Hands • Tether • Matinee • Bad Dreams Overview Damien Jurado is the sort of songwriter who straddles rock’s past & future. With each album, he contributes a new chapter to an ever–fruitful body of work. His latest offering, Where Shall You Take Me?, is his fifth full–length – a beautiful collection of ten Raymond Carver–esque vignettes of terror and bliss in Middle America. Two decades after Bruce Springsteen’s Nebraska, Jurado puts the darker, more complicated side of the heartland back on the map with his tales of young love (requited or not), innocent fun and gothic bloodshed. Mostly acoustic, with sparse band arrangements – the notable exception being the live favorite “Texas To Ohio” – Jurado has a songwriting talent that turns back the hands of the clock and places the listener in a timeless place. Often compared to Gillian Welch, Richard Buckner and Lucinda Williams, Jurado’s tunes sound as if they’ve been floating around for ages, passed down from generation to generation. On his first two albums, Waters Ave S and Rehearsals For Departure, the Seattle resident established himself as an important contemporary artist whose recordings reflected a keen sense of personality and a subdued pop sensibility akin to Matthew Sweet or Richard Davies. These albums also illustrated his talent as a singer/songwriter in the same league as Ron Sexsmith or the late, great Phil Ochs. With his third album, the forward–looking Ghost Of David, Jurado clearly positioned himself at the forefront of his peers in terms of willingness to experiment with the pop songwriter formula. A rough–hewn collage that combined sparse sing–song tunes with moody noise pieces, Ghost Of David was a loosely constructed, hand–wrought zine of an album – a unique and daring constellation work in an otherwise well–traversed sky. His follow–up, Gathered In Song, is the rock record that long–time fans waited for – those who knew Jurado from his early days, when he played in rock outfit Coolidge with a young pre–Pedro The Lion David Bazan. Press Quotes “First and foremost, as admirers of his earlier oeuvre will attest, Damien Jurado is a master of melancholy character sketches and confessionals, communicated via wracked vocal performances. A troubled troubadour, he is the Pacific Northwest’s modern–day answer to Nick Drake and Phil Ochs.” – Kurt B. Reighley, Pulse “If Damien Jurado’s influences are in all the right places, so are his hooks…he’s capable of writing phenomenal songs.” – John Luersson, Rolling Stone Selling Points • Each of Damien Jurado’s four previous albums ( all released by Sub Pop) sold more than its predecessor, with the last album selling in excess of 10,000 copies. He has had constant retail exposure since his last full–length in the form of a four–song 12” on Burnt Toast Vinyl and a 7” on Secretly Canadian • High profile tours with Pedro The Lion, Songs: Ohia and Julie Doiron have garnered Jurado a devoted fan base. Full tours will promote Where Shall You Take Me? • Full domestic and overseas press; radio publicity is planned • Ads will run in select magazines and e–zines • Key Markets: Seattle (Hometown). Also: Portland, San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego, Salt Lake City, Minneapolis, Philadelphia, New York City, Boston, Austin, Phoenix, Sacramento and Chicago bs Release Date: March 18th, 2003 Tangiers Hot New Spirits CD: SUN 86 (N) File Under: Alternative Rock Featured Artists Josh Reichmann – guitar, vocals Yuri Didrichsons – guitar, vocals James Sayce – bass, vocals Marco Moniz – drums Track Listing: Shocked • Shoestrings • Red Stone Rocks • Return To The Ship • Ca Va Cool • Eyes Shut • Situation • Anxiety • Broken Leaf • One Thousand Hands • Keep The Living Bodies Warm • Here Come The Pieces • Kiss My Lips Overview Tangiers is a new four–piece rock combo from Toronto. Featuring former members of Toronto garage rock acts The Deadly Snakes and Killer Elite, the band was formed by longtime friends Josh Reichmann and Yuri Didrichsons in early 2001. The current line–up of the band was solidified earlier this year with the additions of bassist James Sayce (ex–Deadly Snakes) and drummer Marco Moniz (ex–Killer Elite). Since their additions, the band has become an inspired, full–out rock threat, causing local Toronto press to sit up and take notice! In early December 2002, the band entered Toronto’s Chemical Sound studio to record their debut full–length. The band’s musical direction takes influence from many different sources, including ‘60s British mod, NYC proto–punk, reggae and new wave. Some Toronto media have already described them as a post–punk Rolling Stones! Press Quotes "If there's a band that can help define the sound of Toronto, it's Tangiers. Where Canada is oft considered the no–man's land between the U.S. and Europe, Tangiers inverts that line of thinking by reasserting Toronto as the apex to the New York/London dialectic, with a sound that draws equally from '60s Brit–mod, CBGB proto–punk and Mick Jagger's Studio 54 phase. [They have also] absorbed reggae's key principles: jagged guitar riffs, repetitive rhythms (however accelerated they are) and vocals that, if not always decipherable – with Reichmann convulsing like Richard Hell getting shock treatment – certainly get the feeling across. And though their music may be better suited to speedfreaks than potheads, Tangiers ultimately choose positivity over nihilism." – Eye Weekly Selling Points • Tangiers are the hottest new band in Toronto • Radio and press serviced by Team Clermont • For fans of The White Stripes and The Rolling Stones • Ads will run in Devil In The Woods, The Big Takeover, Vice, Swingset, Magnet, Exclaim and Chart • Banner ads will run on key punk, garage and indie websites • Key Markets: Toronto (Hometown). Also: New York, Chicago, Boston, Philadelphia, Detroit, Chicago, Austin, Seattle, Portland, San Francisco and Los Angeles Release Date: March 18th, 2003 bt Santa Monica–based independent label Five One, Inc. was founded in 2000 to introduce North America to Norwegian Grammy winners The Poor Rich Ones and the nomadic European singer/songwriter Even Johansen. With global diversity and originality, Five One, Inc. will bring you plenty of exciting new music in the year to come! NAIL welcomes Five One, Inc. to it's roster Track Listing Twins • Happy Happy Happy • Drown • For Eliza • May Queen • New Lullaby • Things To Say When You’re Not Here • High Flyer • Special Angle • Clumsy • Circular World Overview “While their Swedish neighbors were perfecting ‘60s garage rock ‘n roll, the Norwegians decided to build a time machine. Earnest young men then used said temporal contraption to travel back to Georgia in the late ‘70s and kidnap an adolescent Michael Stipe right after he joined the school choir. The result: this. Gorgeous, symphonic pop that sighs and wobbles.” – NME Norway’s Poor Rich Ones have received both critical and public acclaim with their ethereal vocals and extraordinary melancholic pop. In 1998, the band won the Spellemannsprisen (the Norwegian equivalent of a Grammy) for their second album, From The Makers Of Ozium. Poor Rich Ones have been acclaimed as one of the most exciting new acts to come out of Norway! Happy Happy Happy, produced by Mark Trombino (Blink 182, Jimmy Eat World), is their third and most accessible album, featuring evocative, powerful vocals that carry the listener through almost an hour of perfectly crafted music. Already successful in their home country, Poor Rich Ones have been compared to Radiohead, REM and Manic Street Preachers. Happy Happy Happy will bring Poor Rich Ones to the wider international audience that they certainly deserve! Poor Rich Ones Happy Happy Happy CD: FIV 1 (N) File Under: Alternative Rock Selling Points • Poor Rich Ones’ first U.S. release, produced by Mark Trombino (Jimmy Eat World, Mineral, Blink 182) • Includes a bonus track and brand–new artwork • Was received extremely well on commercial specialty radio; radio service by AAM • Poor Rich Ones have received positive reviews and/or write–ups in Q, NME, CMJ, Amplifier, Lollipop, Mean Street and more; press service by Holiday Matinee • Key Markets: New York, Boston, Chicago, Milwaukee, Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Austin, Portland, Minneapolis, St Paul and Washington DC Track Listing The Recluse • Where The Happiness Lives • Bullet To Your Heart • Easily Undone • Nothing Hurts Now • There’s An End To This • Private Jinx • Quiet & Still • Dancing In The Moonlight • Beautiful Day • Home Song Overview “A gorgeously understated collection of celestial ballads and soft–footed pop melodies, Quiet & Still draws equally from Britpop sumptuousness and self–absorbed moodiness.” – CMJ Weekly Even Johansen is a well–known artist in the UK and Norway thanks to his work in bands such as Chocolate Overdose and Libido. Although still a singer and composer in the London–based Libido, Johansen recently recorded his first solo album, Quiet & Still. This album is “solo” in the true sense of the word – Johansen handled everything from playing all the instruments to engineering and production. Even Johansen Quiet & Still CD: FIV 2 (N) File Under: Alternative Rock Selling Points • Solo debut from the singer/composer of London band Libido • New artwork for U.S. release • Johansen goes under the name Magnet in Europe • Has received terrific press in both UK and U.S. • College radio service by AAM • Press service by Holiday Matinee • Key Markets: New York, Boston, Chicago, Milwaukee, Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Austin, Portland, Minneapolis, St Paul and Washington DC ck Available March 18th, 2003 Track Listing Side One – Fantastic Glissando • Process One Of Fantastic Glissando Side Two – Process Two Of Fantastic Glissando • Process Three Of Fantastic Glissando Overview “Tony Conrad is a pioneer, as seminal in his way to American music as Johnny Cash, Captain Beefheart or Ornette Coleman…one of those really savvy old guys whom all the kids want to emulate because their ideas and style are electric, new and somehow indivisible.” – Atlanta Journal–Constitution It’s 1969, and Tony Conrad wants to take you higher. Celebrated for the thrilling roar of his amplified violin, Conrad is a founding father of minimalism and a giant in the American soundscape. Now Conrad’s own Audio ArtKive imprint presents the first in a series of releases that reveal the wild breadth of his 40–year career, including field recordings, piano compositions, film soundtracks and more. Fantastic Glissando (1969) is a series of (d)evolving electronic compositions created with sine–wave oscillators. The instrumentation is unusual, but the effect is classic Conrad: soaring, aggressively textured and jet–engine massive. As the cognoscenti already know, you play this record LOUD. Tony Conrad Fantastic Glissando LP: TOE SWC 82 (S) File Under: Alternative Rock Selling Points • First Audio ArtKive release featuring Conrad’s own material; previous releases include John Cale, Jack Smith and Thuunderboy • Ads will run in The Wire • Key Markets: New York, Boston, Chicago, San Francisco, Seattle, Austin, Minneapolis, St Paul and Portland Release Date: March 4, 2002! Track Listing Atmosphere • Beziehung •Autos • Atmosphäre • Travel • Reise • Relation • Cars Overview “RLW is impossible to locate…his music resists pigeon–holing and refuses simple labels. It’s neither industrial nor musique concrete; it’s not really computer music but nor is it improvisational. Perhaps it’s all of these things.” – EST RLW is Ralf Wehowsky, founder of renowned ensemble P16.D4 and the influential Selektion label. Wehowsky is one of the most respected electronic composers of the last two decades. Pullover is a text–based electro–acoustic piece that includes contributions by Jerome Noetinger, Francisco Lopez, Stefan Schmidt and Gastr del Sol’s David Grubbs & Jim O’Rourke. RLW (Ralf Wehowsky) Pullover CD: TOE 32 (S) File Under: Experimental Selling Points • A contemporary electro–acoustic classic, unavailable since 1996 • Appearances by David Grubbs and Jim O’Rourke (Sonic Youth) • Limited press and radio service • Key Markets: Chicago, New York, Boston, San Francisco, Seattle, Washington DC and Minneapolis Overview “Mats Gustafsson combines Albert Ayler’s supercharged expression with a technical prowess that marks him as one of Europe’s best young reedsmen.” – Jazziz Swedish saxophonist Mats Gustafsson is one of the most significant new faces in improvised music. Combining great sensitivity and attention to detail with boundless energy, Gustafsson works regularly with the upper echelon of European and American improvisers, including bassist Barry Guy, percussionist Paul Lovens and pianist Marilyn Crispell. The Education of Lars Jerry features Gustafsson on tenor & baritone saxophone, French flageolet and “fluteophone” (his own contraption combining alto sax mouthpiece & flute). It is his second solo record, splendidly recorded by legendary producer Jim O’Rourke in the unique acoustic space of Chicago’s Renaissance Society art gallery. Mats Gustafsson The Education Of Lars Jerry LP: TOE XER 100 (S) File Under: Avant Jazz Selling Points • “Warehouse find” of this limited pressing, which sold out upon its original release in early 1999 • Produced by John Corbett (Unheard Music Series), recorded by Jim O’Rourke (Sonic Youth), with featured cover text by Thurston Moore (Sonic Youth) • Limited press and radio service • Key Markets: Chicago, New York, Boston, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Atlanta, Washington DC, Philadelphia and Seattle Release Date: March 18th, 2003 cl Drugstore Songs For The Jet Set & Collector Number One 2XCD: TFT 9 (2E) File Under: Alternative Rock Featured Artists Isabel Monteiro – vocals, bass Daron Robinson – guitar Mike Chylinski – drums Ian Burdge – cello Track Listing DISC ONE: Baby Don’t Hurt Yourself • Song For The Lonely • I Wanna Love You Like A Man • Navegando • The Party Is Over • Hate • Little Girl • Wayward Daughter • Thin Air • Allegro Ma Non Troppo • Flying Down To Rio DISC TWO: Say Hello • Tourniquet • Starcrossed • What Every Girl Should Know • Gravity • Devil • Wayward Daughter • Untitled/Daron Sings • Mike Talks • When The Bottle Is Dry • 1000 Blue Caribou • Accelerate • El President • Xmas In The Arctic Pole Overview Drugstore – a unique band, back to give the world more beauty and music journalists more headaches. When they unleashed their eponymous debut album in 1995, critics practically exhausted their thesauruses heaping praise upon the band. By the time they released their sophomore album, White Magic For Lovers, the whole world was on board, with rave reviews from publications as diverse as Marie Claire, The Times and Select. The band also scored a Top 20 hit single in the UK with the Pinochet–bashing “El President,” featuring guest vocals by Thom Yorke of Radiohead! A double disc set, Songs For The Jet Set is Drugstore’s newest effort, an uptempo blast of piano, guitar and cello, all topped off with Monteiro’s deliriously sexy vocals. The first single, “I Wanna Love You Like A Man” is a seductive tango backed by the gorgeous B side “Baby Don’t Hurt Yourself,” featuring Lambchop’s Paul J. Niehaus. Disc 2, Collector Number One, is a “superb collection of home–demos, previously unreleased material and b–sides” (Amazon.co.uk). The original demo of “El President” that was sent to Thom Yorke appears here, along with a couple of new songs. This is Drugstore doing what they do best: producing intimate, cheeky love–bites for all your urban survival needs. Press Quotes “Somewhere between Morrissey’s Vauxhall And I and The Velvet Underground, songs chime seductively, stalk purposefully and, occasionally, swoon like a less camp, semi–acoustic Suede. What’s more, Isabel Monteiro is as charismatic as ever. Blessed with a rich, nicotine purr, she’s a party girl with a heart.” – NME “Britpop lives! Drugstore easily outpaces some of the more hyped UK exports of recent times. Brazilian native Isabel Monteiro has a strong, sweet voice, vaguely reminiscent of Cery Matthews from Catatonia, which clearly differentiates Drugstore from the predominant boyrock of Britpop…like Radiohead, they create subtle, layered music that artfully juxtaposes a wall of sound with moments of almost total silence.” – PopMatters.com Selling Points cm Release Date: March 18th, 2003 THE FIRST TIME • Songs For The Jet Set and Collector Number One were released as two separate albums in the UK; the U.S. release is a double CD at a budget price • Drugstore has toured extensively with Smashing Pumpkins, The Lemonheads, Echobelly, The Tindersticks and Radiohead • Full college radio service to over 300 stations by AAM, with a high chart position expected • Full publicity campaign by The First Time, with service to over 200 journalists and editors • Lifestyle placement program by The First Time with service to Urban Outfitters, Abercrombie & Fitch and more • Ads will run in The Big Takeover, Stop Smiling and Magnet • Key Markets: New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco, Austin, Philadelphia, Milwaukee, Seattle, Portland, Washington DC, Boston, Toronto, Vancouver, Atlanta, Minneapolis and St Paul Track Listing mg/sec • California • Astray Holiday • Damsels Getaway • Countdown • Exhausted • Midway • Embers • Broken Down Muse • .45 Carousel • Tune In Tokyo • Defy Your Radio • Defy Your Radio (Radio Edit) Overview “Locked in on the legacy of Sloan and Ride, just as much as that of The Beatles, The Junior Panthers deliver a fine mix of shimmering guitar, airy vocals and rock crunch.” – John O’Neil, San Francisco Bay Guardian The Junior Panthers create a guitar–driven wall of sound with raucous riffs and subversive lyrics. The San Francisco band has its roots in shoegaze punk & power pop and can hang with the best of them. Their self–titled debut combines original hooks with influences of beachy California pop, Stones–influenced rock, bossa nova and hints of Bacharach, Jellyfish and Creation Records bands such as Ride, My Bloody Valentine, The Jesus & Mary Chain and Primal Scream. However, The Junior Panthers like to shake it up with their own style of dirty vintage guitar licks, driving rhythms and melodic vocal stylings. The Junior Panthers have toured extensively and shared the stage with The Pattern, The Soledad Brothers, Mates Of State, The Stratford 4, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club and Call & Response. The Junior Panthers The Junior Panthers CD: TFT 12 (M) File Under: Alternative Rock Selling Points Track Listing Song For Singers • Grounded Silence • Arson Zone • Dead Fling • Amatuana Part 1 • Amatuana Part 2 • Lukewarm • Lark • Practice Test • Mah Jong Overview What Philo Beddow puts together can be described as super–dynamic–ultra–textured–crazy–mixed– up–stuff–‘n–junk. The group ignores the “verse–chorus–repeat” formula of more conventional songwriting, creating songs that are fluid, dynamic and angular. What we’re talking about here is a lot of tension and release, shifting time that manages to avoid mathematic coldness and thick chords, but also a melodic sensibility that ultimately leaves each song unique. After some initial four–track fun, the band recorded six songs of “booksmart hardcore” for both a CD and seven–inch on Magnolia Records. The band quickly gained attention, catching audiences by surprise and dropping a few jaws with their live show – a combination of intense precision and passion in equal parts. These live performances led the band to share the bill and hold their own with the likes of U.S. Maple, Mule, Cop Shoot Cop, Today Is The Day, Steel Pole Bathtub, Branch Manager and Glazed Baby. They eventually landed a movie soundtrack credit in Sleepover, which also featured music by Don Caballero, Helmet and Jeff Buckley. End The Measured Mile reflects a strong infusion of melody and warmth coupled with a rounding–off of the attack that colored Philo Beddow’s first releases. While these newer, more tuneful songs still capture a taste for the slightly–disjointed–but–oddly–cohesive, they are more introspective and reflect an economy of style from a maturing band. Philo Beddow End The Measured Mile CD: TFT 13 (N) File Under: Alternative Rock THE FIRST TIME Selling Points • End The Measured Mile will appeal to fans of Drive Like Jehu, & Don Caballero • Features former members of Island Records band Wig • College radio campaign by The First Time • Press campaign by The First Time • Service to lifestyle shops as well as film, television and commercial music supervisors • Ads will run in The Big Takeover, Magnet, Stop Smiling and more • Key Markets: Detroit (Hometown). Also: Metro–Detroit area, Chicago, New York, Los Angeles, Columbus, Atlanta, Minneapolis, St Paul, Austin, Portland, Seattle, San Francisco and Washington DC Release Date: March 18th, 2003 cn THE FIRST TIME • Extensive national and international tours planned for spring and fall 2003 • Full college radio service to over 300 stations by AAM and The First Time Records • Full publicity campaign by The First Time Records, with service to over 200 journalists and editors • Lifestyle placement program by The First Time Records, with service to Urban Outfitters and Abercrombie & Fitch • Ads will run in The Big Takeover, Stop Smiling and Magnet • Key Markets: San Francisco (Hometown). Also: New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Austin, Philadelphia, Milwaukee, Seattle, Washington DC, Boston, Toronto and Vancouver Track Listing 7:07 • 5:00 • 2:42 • 4:04 • 6:27 • 10:05 • 8:22 • 1:04 Overview “Fourtet, Tortoise, Taylor Deupree and John Fahey all come to mind, but really, this is the sort of unique thing that would be only playing on the porch of a Shinto farmhouse somewhere in the foothills of Mount Fuji as the tea boils, the crickets chirp and the sun sets. The best Japanese folk/techno album of the year.” – Daniel Chamberlin, Urb In a white room with white curtains, Ogurusu Norihide patiently, steadily works on his distinctive techno–folk hybrid. Modern is part of the burgeoning “laptop folk” scene alongside fellow Carparkers Greg Davis and Takagi Masakatsu. But, to limit his music to this tag would do Norihide a great injustice. His music follows its own path, informed as much by contemporary Japanese culture as by the ancient religious and cultural institutions of the Shinto faith – for Ogurusu Norihide is a certified Shinto priest. Having completed his studies in Tokyo last year, Norihide has returned to his hometown of Kyoto to concentrate fully on music. Kyoto, where centuries–old temples and gardens sit side by side with the offerings of modern Japan, complements the music of Modern well. The sounds of religious rites (hand claps, bells) rub up against digitally–produced rhythms which are integrated with acoustic guitar and piano. Instantly both familiar and totally abstract, Modern is informed by many musicians but sounds like none of them. Like all great artists, Ogurusu Norihide completely reshuffles the listener’s ideas and preconceptions, re–dealing them out in a way one wouldn’t think possible. Ogurusu Norihide Modern CD: CRP 25 (M) File Under: Electronic Also Available Ogurusu Norihide Humour CD: CRP 15 (M) Selling Points • Spring U.S. tour planned with Takagi Masakatsu and The Animal Collective • Domestic press & college radio service by Carpark • Ads in Giant Robot, Venus, Skyscraper, Chunklet, The Wire, Yeti, Signal To Noise, Arthur, Big Takeover and Sound Collector, plus web banners & mp3s on Pitchforkmedia.com • Key Markets: New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Portland, Boston, Chicago, Detroit, Seattle, Cleveland and Pittsburgh Track Listing Life On The Stream • Oh My Stars • Fire Horse Rising • Halifax Amore • Machaut’s Dream Overview “[Youngs is found] somewhere in the region of Nick Drake’s “Black Eyed Dog” and John Cale’s “Sanities,” or perhaps floating on the moonlit drift of Robert Wyatt. Quietly riveting; a proper work of mourning.” – The Wire Richard Youngs’ impressive body of work continues to mount. This leading wizard of drone and minimal psychedelic folk will soon unleash Airs Of The Ear, an opus that invokes new magic as it searches for ears to ensnare. Building on his previous esteemed recordings Airs Of The Ear does not merely reside in the essential ecology of Richard Youngs – that is, the spiritual nexus between the oft–disparate realms of traditional folk and the avant–garde – it actually embodies this ecology. Acoustic instruments coexist perfectly with electric ones and neither class of instrumentation is ever trumped by the other contraptions on the record. A nearly perfect balance is achieved. Having released wonderful albums with Makoto Kawabata (Acid Mothers Temple), Simon Wickham–Smith, Neil Campbell, Sunroof! and Vibracathedral Orchestra, Youngs is also featured on the latest Damon & Naomi live album, Song To The Siren. Richard Youngs Airs Of The Ear CD: JJR 59 (O) File Under: Alternative Rock Also Available Richard Youngs May CD: JJR 43 (O) Selling Points • Richard Youngs has an extensive discography that spans both the experimental and traditional musical worlds, including various releases on Forced Exposure, Table Of The Elements and VHF • Youngs’ three most recent Jagjaguwar releases (Sapphie, Making Paper and May) have all garnered the highest press accolades • Extensive domestic and international publicity; 200 copies will be sent to domestic press outlets • Extensive college radio promotion; 200 copies will be sent to college radio • Ads will run in Mojo, Magnet, Pitchfork, Arthur, Chunklet, Comes With A Smile, Copper Press, Skyscraper, Persona Non Grata, Careless Talk Costs Lives, Sound Collector and SC Audio Review • Key Markets: Boston, New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Washington DC, Minneapolis, Philadelphia, Seattle, Austin, Atlanta and Philadelphia co Release Date: March 18th, 2003 Track Listing Electroslide – Minimal Contact • Guardner – The Future Is My Melody • Stryke w/ Tabitha Byng – Heaven • Tommy Hools – Le Couchant • Deep Dive Corp. – Gran Curazon • Ohm–G – Both Sides • Strike Boys – Music Is In The Air • Malte Mvt – Zimmerservice • Louie Austen – Music • Toires – Kia • Richard Davis – Breathe • Spencer Chapman – Grid Girls • Mo’ Horizons – Hit The Road Jack Overview If there was ever a magic place for European dance music, one has to admit that the island of Ibiza is it – question anyone who has spend time there and their eyes will light up! Over the last 15 years, all the major acts and popular DJs have spun their coolest tracks in the most prestigious and infamous clubs in Ibiza – the island embodies the spirit of freedom, love and unlimited fun! Dub Magazine is a vital tool for the young crowds who flood the beaches of this beautiful island each season. Dub (written in English, Spanish and German) scopes out the best places to hang out, the greatest parties and the coolest chill–out zones. It covers all events and highlights the best music and DJs on the island at any given time. And now, Trance Force is proud to present their compilation: Dub – The Spirit Of Ibiza. This is a masterpiece crafted by the very people who have made Ibiza the hot vacation spot for the young dance crowd! The music captures the magic of the island – chilled jazz riffs melt with relaxed grooves into a fantastic blend that guarantees that real “Ibiza feeling” and a wonderful glimpse of things to come – next summer, that is! Various Artists Dub – Spirit Of Ibiza CD: COP TF 1012 (R) File Under: Electronic Selling Points • Domestic price for an import! • Broad mainstream audience with crossover appeal from ambient, trance and jazz fans • Key Markets: New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago, Detroit, Washington DC and all strong club markets Track Listing DISC ONE: Niraj Chag – Redemption • Kam Dhillon – Ki Kehne • Lelonek – Connections • Senses (Bapi Das Baul) – Mind • Dao – Xiong • Dum Dum Project – Elephant Style • Jasmon – Dimdanana • YZ, Jessica & Andrew Lum – Prelude To Untitled #2 • Dissidenten – Morning Dance • Kulisch & Vana – Hietzing Bhangra DISC TWO: Jasmon – Hatori • Liquid Lounge – Lemon Tea • Nitin Sawhney – Bengali Song • Thomas Kessler – Boil • Chakra Of Dreams – Feelings In Wonderland • Shiva Nova – Sanchita´S Song • Thievery Corporation – Indra • Xiao Mei – Desire • Weathertunes – Path Of Dreams • Ramesh Shotham – Sindhu • Badmarsh & Shri – Appa Overview Various Artists Karma Culture – 21 Asian Pearls 2XCD: COP FRG 5001 (2F) File Under: Electronic When East meets West it is always intriguing, but when musicians blend western style beats with the traditional music of Asia, it’s an especially spicy treat! This double CD offers a beautiful collision of worlds. Artists like Thievery Corporation, Lelonek, Dissidenten, Kulisch and Vana combine eastern sensuality and spirituality with western technology and the nonstop pulse of our times. The result is a set of intriguing compositions of spirit, soul and passion. The two discs (Karma Cool and Karma Kicks) show two different sides of the same coin, displaying the amazing possibilities that a properly mixed concoction of genres has to offer. Karma Kicks presents a selection of upbeat songs, ranging from powerful banghra beats to drum & bass. Karma Cool features down–tempo tracks that embrace the intense calm generally associated with Asian culture. Karma Culture is a great selection of beautifully crafted songs that will appeal not only to fans of world music, but to anybody with curiosity and an open mind for the never–ending evolution of music. Selling Points • Domestic price for an import! • Major label acts with high name recognition • Broad mainstream audience with crossover appeal from ambient and world music fans • Key Markets: New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago, Detroit, Washington DC and all strong club markets Release Date: March 18th, 2003 cp Track Listing Onry Ozzborn – Cody Bonez • Oddities – Move • Slumplordz – This Is What • Serge Boogie – Solitary Man • Libretto – Dirty Thangs • Obscure Disorder – Ridiculous • Panda One – U Ain’t Fresh • Kunga 219 W/ Kaleb Simmonds – Smoke • Kyprios – Filter Of The Sun • Vitamin D – Touch The Sky • Lexicon – It’s Like That • Ryan Styles – Beer, Women & Rap • Zest – Max Murder • OUO (Of Unknown Origin) – Eye 2 Eye • Phoenix Orion – Heard It Before • Conglomerates – Disguised Skies • Moorish Delta 7 – Art Of Survival • Fourth World Occupants – Always Fresh Overview Various Artists Thought Sauce CD: BSI DRP 3 (M) File Under: Hip Hop Thought Sauce is an 18–track style–and mind–bending compilation of forward–looking hip hop curated by none other than Vice Magazine’s hip hop don Fritz Tha Cat (aka Ryan Styles). Jam–packed with primarily exclusive tracks from across the U.S. and Canadian underground, Thought Sauce damn near maxes out a CD’s memory with cuts from indie hip hop warlords Vitamin D, Lexicon, Onry Ozzborn, Obscure Disorder, Phoenix Orion, Libretto and Slumplordz, to name just a few. A broad range of styles is represented here; tracks veer from wordy & abstract to smoked–out boom–bap, from futuristic electronic beats to old school slum–funk. As diverse as it gets, the album is strikingly cohesive, held together by a moody, bluesy and slightly introspective vibe. Not just another hip hop collection, One Drop Recordings’ first compilation is marked by the same high quality selection that made parent label BSI’s Docking Sequence such a hit – in other words, this is destined to be a classic! Also Available Various Artists Docking Sequence Vol. 1 CD: BSI 15 (M) Selling Points • Fritz Tha Cat is a respected hip hop columnist for Vice Magazine • Onry Ozzborn’s solo debut, Alone, charted in the CMJ Top 10 for 14 weeks • Libretto has toured with Quannum Projects’ Lifesavas and will be featured on their new album • Full college radio and commercial specialty service by S.P.E.C.T.R.E. Promotions • Full North American and European press service • Street team promotions in Toronto, Seattle, Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York and Portland • Ads will run in Vice and The Wire • Key Markets: Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Toronto, Montreal, Boston, Washington DC and all urban markets 2XLP: BSI 15 (2E) Track Listing Listen & Learn • Listen & Learn (Instrumental) • Listen & Learn (A capella) • Legend Has It • Legend Has It (Instrumental) • Our Way (w/Gash & Pale Soul) Overview “Onry Ozzborn is back! Oldominion’s undisputed leader gears up for his forthcoming Grey Area LP/CD on One Drop with a 12” of pure, inimitable Weastwick/City of Thorns (i.e., Seattle/Portland) hip–hop. Ozzborn and Oldominion are carving out a spot as the hardest–working, most original and most visible hip hop crew in the Northwest, simultaneously making a name for themselves nationally with a feverish schedule of nonstop tours and an increasing number of releases across four labels: Seattle’s Stuck & Under The Needle and Portland’s One Drop Recordings & Momentum Studios. Lushly orchestrated clarinets, strings and chimes ride atop a classic beat and female vocal jab while Ozzborn holds court. With a psychedelic stream of consciousness that flings barbs at commercial MCs while describing the constantly shifting parallel universe he inhabits, Ozzborn’s latest album simply has to be heard to be believed. This is a tactical time bomb with enormous potential to cross over into commercial urban and alternative markets by breaking completely with tradition and introducing an infectious style that can only be called country rap. Onry Ozzborn Listen & Learn 12”: BSI DRP 4 (E) File Under: Hip Hop Selling Points • Ozzborn’s debut album, Alone, has moved 4000 units to date and charted in the CMJ Top 10 for 14 weeks, rising to the #2 position • “Our Way” has incredible crossover potential and will be pushed to commercial mix DJs and college radio • Full college radio and commercial mix servicing by S.P.E.C.T.R.E. Promotions • Full North American and European press service • Street team promotions in Seattle, Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York and Portland • Ads will run in The Wire and Elemental • Key Markets: Seattle/Portland (Hometowns). Also: San Francisco, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Toronto, Montreal, Boston, Austin, Salt Lake City and all other urban & college markets Also Available Onry Ozzborn Alone CD: BSI DRP 25 (M) LP: BSI DRP 25 (I) cq Release Date: March 18th, 2003 Track Listing The Archer • The Will Of Water • Billy, Bonnie & Butch • You’re So Cold • Lake Of Mistakes • Before I Die • Inward Heart • Disston Point 8 • Things You Already Know • The Darker Corners • Overflowing Cup • Where Am I Going? • House Of Loneliness • The Tale Overview “If there is just one thing I can say about this music, it would be that it’s something you’ve never heard from anyone else. There is just so much going on…truly unique and dripping with brilliant musicianship.” – TheGlobalMuse.com Nate Ashley’s fourth album, The Darker Corners Of Your Heart, brings together the intimate sound of his earlier acoustic work and the ever–expanding style of his unique instrumentation. From gypsy ballad to driving ‘80s pop song, each tune is sure to stir the imagination and make you question your definition of what a solo artist can be. Darker Corners marks Ashley’s return to Knw–Yr–Own, which released his Where Matter Lives in 1998. Through Left–Handed Label, Ashley also released his spaghetti–western instrumental soundtrack, The Dead Lover’s Benevolent Return, and the splendid pop album Darling I’m Your Devil. He is currently working on a sci–fi soundtrack album. Nate Ashley The Darker Corners Of Your Heart CD: KLP KNW 60 (O) File Under: Alternative Rock Selling Points • All albums have received airplay and radio interviews, charting in the U.S. and Canada • Nate Ashley has toured the U.S. extensively with The Microphones and Karl Blau • He collaborated with Karl Blau on Clothes Your I’s and contributed vocals on Rebecca Pearcy’s latest album, Constellation (Yoyo Recordings) • Nate Ashley has received positive reviews in RollingStone.com, All Music Guide, DNA, The Global Muse, Esoteric Echo, Music Dish and more • K Records will handle publicity. Radio service by AAM • Key Markets: Olympia (Hometown). Also: Seattle, Portland, Austin, Boise, Minneapolis, St Paul, Chicago, Atlanta, San Francisco, New York and Boston Also Available Nate Ashley Where Matter Lives CD: KLP KNW 33 (O) Track Listing Pendulum • Down In You Go • 100,022 • Thorns • Computer • Sunsign • Creepin’ Jesus • Fasten Me To You • I Hold You • Bid–R–Bunch Overview “One–of–a–kind screwball indie rock eclecticism, with reference points from everything to 1967 Beach Boys to current jam bands…there’s a fragmented and diverse character to his songs, standing aside from the pack of so many post–punk projects via warmth and listenability.” – Richie Unterberger, All Music Guide Son of the trumpet and French horn players in the Samish Island Marching Band, Karl Blau was born to his organic musicality. His versatility and open–mindedness stretch the singer/songwriter well past the breaking point. Fortunately, Blau has a genius for fixing things and will bravely jump into thorny obstacles in order to patch together his mixtape of life. As a singer, performer and producer, he can zigzag through an unconscious pattern while juggling crazy musical ingredients and somehow translate that into the most refreshing pop you’ve heard in a long while; even if you can’t put your finger on it, you can still tap your toes. Clothes Your I’s is the most thematically cohesive of Blau’s three Knw–Yr–Own albums, which include 1997’s Shell Collection and the more recent Second Culling. Clothes was mostly woven at Dub Narcotic studios in Olympia and can be worn as a warming cloak, nettle vest or silky samba. Blau began his recording career fronting Captain Fathom, a locally popular rock band. He has also toured nationally recorded as part of D+ and appeared on albums by The Microphones, Little Wings and brother Eddy Blau. Karl Blau Clothes Your I’s CD: KLP KNW 58 (O) File Under: Alternative Rock Selling Points • Karl Blau is one third of D+, with Bret Lunsford (Beat Happening) and Phil Elvrum (The Microphones) • Blau’s song “Tumblebee” appears on the soundtrack to the award–winning film Dreamcatcher • Featured on The Microphones song “Karl Blau” and the new Microphones album Mt. Eerie • K Records will service press; AAM will service radio • Key Markets: Olympia (Hometown). Also: Seattle, Portland, Austin, Boise, Minneapolis, St Paul, Chicago, Atlanta, San Francisco, New York and Boston Release Date: March 18th, 2003 cr Track Listing Belvedere – Haymaker • Paradise • Seconds Away • Brandy Wine • Distress Downway – Forever Is The End • Under The Same Sky • August • Designed For The Weak • Crash Overview “Belvedere plays melodic hardcore at it’s best, executed in a very technical fashion.” – Punk Updates The two best bands in Calgary come together on this split CD/label release. Sessions’ hardest working band, Downway, and the Union Group’s beloved Belvedere knock out five songs each for the home team. Acting as a stepping–stone for both bands before the release of their upcoming full–lengths, the listener gets a hearty dose of both bands’ respective new sounds. Downway’s full throttle melodic onslaught is still on a progressive jaunt to the top of the punk rock heap, while their longtime pals Belvedere continue with their signature driving hardcore punk, making this some of their absolute best material ever. Belvedere / Downway Hometown Advantage CD: SSS 35 (O) File Under: Punk Selling Points • Belvedere has toured extensively with The Mad Caddies, Suicide Machines and Missing 23rd • Downway has toured with Face To Face, Lagwagon, H20, Guttermouth and more • Both bands played dates on the ‘99, ‘01 and ’02 Warped Tours • Belvedere’s last release stayed on the national college radio charts for two months, peaking at #18 • Downway appears on numerous video game soundtracks for X Box, including Amped, Transworld Surf and Transworld Snow • Full press & college radio service by both Sessions and The Union Group • Ads will run in Thrasher, Rockpile, Lollipop, Destroy All Monthly, Skratch, Amp, Zero, Status, Law Of Inertia, Punk Planet, Caustic Truths, Exclaim and more • Key Markets: Calgary, Ontario, Montreal, Vancouver, Seattle, Missoula, Portland, San Francisco, San Jose, Santa Cruz, Anaheim, Los Angeles, Salt Lake City, Boise, Spokane, New York and Buffalo Track Listing You’re Making My Head Spin • Let’s Go Away • 8546 • I Don’t Care About Nobody Else • Various Disgraces • Brooklyn On My Mind • Little Pricks • Orchard 38 • Easy To Be Good • Goat And Carrot (We Would Get Along) • Some Marry For Love • Sitting In The Sun Overview “It’s incredible. The Blam’s first full–length recording is completely enthralling, infectious, jangly, rockin’ and, most of all, real.” – NeuMu.com The Blam recorded their eponymous debut album (mastered by music legend Howie Weinberg) in their private studio in Brooklyn. It has already begun to receive rave critical reviews and major rotation on college radio stations nationwide. The band features Jerry Adler (vocals/guitar), Reuben Mahner (guitar), Itamat Ziegler (bass/vocals) and Yuval Lion (drums). Having formed a little over a year ago, The Blam have already built a local following through gigs at hip NYC and Brooklyn venues including Brownies, Luxx and Arlene Grocery. The band will tour the UK in The Blam late February to support the album’s overseas release and will tour throughout the The Blam U.S. upon returning. CD: MOO 10 (I) File Under: Alternative Rock Selling Points • Blueghost Publicity (Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Ex Models) has a full press campaign under way with features, interviews and reviews scheduled to appear • The Blam is garnering major radio rotation nationwide and is a major presence in the CMJ Top 200 • The Blam will tour the U.S. in spring, hitting all key cities and major markets • Key Markets: New York (Hometown). Also: Boston, Philadelphia, Washington DC, Baltimore, New Haven, Los Angeles and all major metro markets cs Release Date: March 18th, 2003 NAIL welcomes new exclusive Dead Teenager Records to it’s roster! Founded by Zeke member Donny Paycheck, seminal sludge rocker Sluggo and Red Devil Management guru Ben Rew, Seattle–based Dead Teenager’s mission is to release only records that rock. Keep your eyes out for upcoming releases from powerhouses Zeke, Tad, The Angry Amputees, Flamethrower and more. Taking off where Man’s Ruin left off, Dead Teenager has a fist full of raw power just for you. Track Listing Kill The King • Lets Go • Season Of The Witch • Devils Island • Ramirez • Mert • King Of Lynnwood • Malibu • Highway Star • West Seattle Acid Party • Raped • Night Rider • Twisted • Slut • Overkill • Flat Tracker • Automatic • Fuck All Night • Revolution • Dogfight • Razorblade • Wanna Fuck • Out Of Love • Holly 750 • T–500 • Mainline • Slut • Mountain Man • Arkansas Man • Eyes Of Satan • Don’t Give A Fuck • Schmidt Value Pack • 302 Cubic Inch V–8 Powered Blues • Ride With Zeke • Lawson Overview “Fast, bloody punk rock as gut–wrenching and brutal as it can get, Zeke comes at you with a fierce attack of manic drums, vicious bass and wild, uncontrollable guitar.” – In Music We Trust “West Coast thrashers Zeke established a nasty disposition while cutting teeth on their own brash hardcore punk. They have toured with the likes of All, Voodoo Glow Skulls, The–B, Supersuckers, and Alice In Chains’ Jerry Cantrell.” — MacKenzie Wilson, All Music Guide This is the definitive live collection of the past 10 years of Zeke, from their days on indie label Scooch Pooch to their time with Epitaph Records…and back; everything up until their breakup in 2002. This is exclusive material that the band has recorded from live shows all over the U.S., Japan, Europe and Australia. Zeke Live & Uncensored File Under: Punk CD: DTE 6 (O) Selling Points • Zeke soundscanned 10–30,000 units of each prior release • Fly PR will handle national press, reviews, interviews • Dead Teenager Records will send out promotional material to stores and organize co–ops to further support public awareness of the release • This type of product has never been offered to the Zeke fan base • Features four unreleased songs from the Death Alley sessions and four songs that have never been performed live • Zeke’s “Death Alley” is featured on the new Tony Hawk video game • Zeke has two songs (with Eddie Vedder of Pearl Jam) on Capitol Records’ new Ramones tribute • Key Markets: Seattle (Hometown). Also: Detroit, Chicago, New York, Los Angeles, Columbus, Atlanta, Minneapolis, St Paul, Austin, Portland, Seattle, San Francisco and Washington DC Track Listing LSD • Asthma Pimp • Hey Superman • Penny Eyes • Drag You Down • Tastes Like Burning • Dirty Power • Lady Danzig • Luke’s Wallpaper • Symptom Of The Unitard • Gone Overview “[Dirty Power] bursts with carefully constructed duel guitars, vocal shredding, chugging riffs, bombastic rhythms, male–posturing and wailing everything – like some lost artifact from 1978 come back to reclaim the hard rock crown. The only thing missing is a guest vocal from Rob Halford.” – John O’Neill, San Francisco Bay Guardian In spring of 2000, former Pansy Division guitarist Patrick Goodwin and surf band drummer Jeff Potts (Planet Seven) began working on a few of Goodwin’s musical ideas. They just wanted to play the loud (very loud) hard rock that their respective bands were not really interested in. What began simply as a means to vent their musical frustrations eventually gave birth to a number of songs – and a whole new band. Drawing on the raw power of AC/DC & Motorhead, the hooks of Cheap Trick & Def Leppard and the low–end sludge of Black Sabbath & Fu–Manchu, Dirty Power has created a rock monster! Dirty Power Dirty Power CD: DTE 5 (O) File Under: Metal Selling Points • Fly PR will handle press & radio service • Dirty Power will tour the U.S. extensively in support of this release • Key Markets: San Francisco (Hometown). Also: Los Angeles, Seattle, Boston, New York, Dallas, Detroit, Chicago and Washington DC Release Date: March 18th, 2003 ct NAIL New Release Order Form • March 2003 – Pg. 1 Phone: 503–257–8480 Fax: 503–257–9061 Orders: 800–288–2007 £ NAIL New Release Order Form • March 2003 – Pg. 2 A Division Of Allegro Corporation 14134 NE Airport Way Portland, OR 97230–3443 Phone: 503–257–8480 Fax: 503–257–9061 Orders: 800–288–2007 mailcs@allegro–music.com www.allegro–music.com This purchase order requires acceptance by Allegro in Portland, Oregon, before becoming a contract. Nail Distribution: Name:_____________________________DealerP.O.#____________ Address:_________________________________Zip:_____________ Buyer:_______________________________SalesRep:_____________ Date:_______________________________BackOrder:____________ Consumer Info: Credit Card#_______________________________ NAIL / ALLEGRO SUGGESTED RETAIL PRICE £ Type: Visa M.C. Other___________Exp.Date:__________ B C D E F G H I J K L – – – – – – – – – – – 4.99 5.99 7.99 8.99 9.99 8.99 9.99 10.99 9.99 6.99 11.99 M N O P Q R S T U V Y – – – – – – – – – – – 14.99 12.99 13.99 15.99 15.99 16.99 17.99 19.99 19.99 22.99 24.99 The Magnolia Electric Co. Page 5 SONGS: OHIA Where Shall You Take Me? Page 18 DAMIEN JURADO New From Secretly Canadian PRSRT STD U.S. Postage PAID Portland, OR Permit no. 3191 A Division Of Allegro 14134 NE Airport Way Portland, OR 97230–3443 March 2003